Ms. Miller’s 5th graders stepped outside to soak up the sunshine and spark some inspiration!
Using their senses to observe the world around them, they gathered ideas for crafting their own haikus this week. What a beautiful way to blend nature and poetry!
🎉 Field Day Shirt Orders Are OPEN! 🎉
Starting today, you can order your Old Mill Field Day shirts! The online store is officially open and will close on Sunday, May 4th—so don’t wait!
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Let’s gear up to celebrate a fun-filled Field Day together!
Our 2nd graders are diving deep into a PBL focused on Bowman Valley School. They’ve had the unique opportunity to hear from guest speakers who once attended Bowman Valley, helping them bring history to life through real stories and lived experiences. Through this project, students are blending reading and social studies as they explore the past, examine the present, and begin to dream about the future of education. Their driving question is: “How can we learn from the past to make schools better for everyone in the future?” Stay tuned for their upcoming presentation of learning as they showcase what they’ve discovered and created!
Today, our Energy Team got their hands dirty in the best way—by celebrating Earth Day with some planting fun! They spent time tending to our school garden, learning about sustainability, and doing their part to make the Earth a little greener.
Way to go, team!
This week's Staff Spotlight goes out to Mrs. Hibbs. "Ms. Hibbs brings so much heart and joy to our kindergarten team! She’s always ready to lend a helping hand, share a smile, and brighten even the busiest days with her kindness and sense of humor. Whether she’s jumping in to support students or spreading laughter in the hallway, she makes Old Mill a better place just by being here. We’re so lucky to have her!"
Today, students showed off their future ambitions by dressing up with tools from their trade! From stethoscopes to hard hats, cameras to keyboards, it was inspiring to see our students proudly represent the careers they dream of pursuing. The creativity and enthusiasm on display reminded us that our future is in good hands!
Today our students dressed for the future in our College & Career Day!
From future doctors and firefighters to artists, teachers, and tech innovators—our halls were filled with BIG dreams and even BIGGER inspiration. We love seeing our kids envision who they want to become!
A big thank you to Jason Mersmann for volunteering his time to talk with 3rd grade about the Derby Festival Bed Races! In Related Arts, students have been learning about different Derby Festival events and creating their own versions of them—so having a real expert join in made the experience even more meaningful. With 3rd grade gearing up for their own bed race, his visit added excitement and authenticity to the project. We’re so grateful for his time and enthusiasm!
We are officially a Purple Star School!
On Friday, during our school-wide Rally, we were honored to receive our Purple Star award and banner—recognizing our commitment to supporting military-connected students and families.
At Old Mill Elementary, we believe in serving those who serve us, and we’re proud to stand alongside our military community with open hearts and strong support.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.
We hope to see you tonight at the carnival!
https://youtube.com/shorts/Rwuq3ql-Gpk?si=Tnr1KtNKUV_h1PVc
Our OMES STEM teams represented us proudly tonight at the district STEM Challenge! We are so proud of both teams—their productive collaboration and effective communication truly shined. A special shoutout to our intermediate team for bringing home 2nd place! Way to go, students—you’ve shown exactly what it means to be an OMES Koala!
We’re gearing up for a fun and exciting Field Day on Friday, May 23rd, and we need your help to make it a success! If you’re available to volunteer your time, we’d love to have you join us for a day full of games, laughter, and school spirit.
Sign up today to be part of the fun!
https://forms.gle/66tNG864NC76gEoV8
The PTO Easter Egg Sale is still hopping along—today and tomorrow!
Don’t miss your chance to grab a treat-filled egg… you never know, you might be the lucky one to find the Golden Egg!
Thanks to our amazing PTO for making this egg-cellent tradition possible!
Our first grade students have been busy learning through a hands-on, real-world project: becoming florists! As part of their math unit, they’re using addition and subtraction to plan, budget, and design their very own flower shops.
Students are learning important skills like working with money, making smart choices, and collaborating with friends—all while having so much fun! We love seeing their creativity and confidence grow through this engaging learning experience.
Today was a day to remember at Old Mill!
Our incredible 5th graders brought history to life during A Walk Through History—a powerful learning experience that all started with one big question:
“How did the decisions of those in the past affect our lives today?”
From reader’s theater to original artwork, published books to moving monologues, our students showed what it means to be mastery learners. They explored their historical figures in depth—even using AI tools to “interview” them—and chose creative ways to share why these figures still matter today.
We are beyond proud of the hard work, passion, and brilliance poured into this event by our students and their amazing teachers. What a beautiful showcase of choice, voice, and purpose-driven learning!
Old Mill Elementary is looking for a Kindergarten Assistant to join our amazing team starting this school year!
If you have a heart for kids, love supporting early learning, and want to be part of a school that feels like family, we’d love to meet you!
https://bullittky.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4952566
We’re aiming for 100% registration by the end of the month! If you haven’t completed your student’s online registration for next school year, now’s the time. Let’s make it happen—together!
Complete it here: https://www.bullittschools.org/page/online-registration
We’re excited for another amazing event at Old Mill tomorrow—our 5th Grade A Walk Through History! Families are invited to attend during their child’s designated "Showtime," which has been shared by homeroom teachers.
If your assigned time is after 2:00 PM, please park in the bus lot (next to the cafeteria).
🪪 Don’t forget your ID when signing in!
👋 Families will be dismissed from the gym after their student’s presentation. Please note: the car rider line will not begin until 3:15 PM to help accommodate our extra guests.
We can’t wait to celebrate our young historians!
This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Bray. "Mrs. Bray is phenomenal! She plans with care, leads with heart, and brings out the best in her team. As team lead, she’s a huge part of making sure every student gets what they need to grow. We’re so lucky to have her at Old Mill!"
Back in school yesterday and what a day it was! Our amazing K-2 students wowed us with their Storybook Play performances — full of heart, creativity, and so much fun. A huge THANK YOU to all the families who came out to support our littlest learners. Your presence meant the world! It was truly a great day at OMES! 💙📚✨
